Long-term drivers

The indicators are aimed to measure an organization s progress towards achieving its vision as well as the long-term drivers of success. Through the BSC an organization monitors both its current performance (e.g. internal processes, finance and customer satisfaction) and its effort to improve and sustain performance (e.g. innovation and employee development). It is also balanced in terms of internal efficiency and external effectiveness. Later Norton (1999) extended the elements of the overall scorecard to six, these being ... 

We have seen that one of the key aspects of Fourier transform NIR analyzers is their control of frequency accuracy and long-term reproducibility of instrument line shape through the use of an internal optical reference, normally provided as a HeNe gas laser. Such lasers are reasonably compact, and have acceptable lifetimes of around 3 to 4 years before requiring replacement. However, we also saw how the reduction in overall interferometer dimensions can be one of the main drivers towards achieving the improved mechanical and thermal stability which allows FT-NIR devices to be deployed routinely and reliably in process applications. 

Treatment with antidepressants will affect a person s ability to drive or operate machinery. Among the tricyclic antidepressants, amitriptyline and doxepin impair skills compared with imipramine and nortriptyline. Fluoxetine and dothiepin also show similar effects, such as affecting ability to work. The United Kingdom s Medical Commission on Accident Prevention has recommended that patients on long-term psychotropic medication are unsuitable drivers of heavy vehicles or public transport services.132,133... 

The book ends with a more general chapter, albeit one that is critical to the success of the sector. Safety of the products is paramount and needs to be carefully addressed if the functional foods and nutraceutical products are to take their legitimate place in the kit of tools that can be used to maintain the health and well-being of the population. Anecdotal evidence of either safety or efficacy will not suffice to ensure the long-term impact that nutraceuticals and functional foods can bring to the quality of life in the general population. Market forces will continue to be a major driver for the industry, as many players ranging from small entrepreneurs to multinational food and pharmaceutical companies seek to enter the marketplace. 

R D success has been clearly linked to the development and creation of billion-dollar human medication. Current regulations favor fast-track approval of lifesaving medication and long-term safety and efficacy data for chronic diseases. The blockbuster drugs are the main driver of industrial R D and contribute a major share of the total pharmaceutical sales, profits, and market value of the successful companies. The criteria for blockbuster drugs are defined, and output of blockbuster... 

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